New Jersey

Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

The Young Athlete Program was created in consultation with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, to meet the physical and developmental needs of children, ages 2 ½ to 7, in the areas of physical activity and play, with an emphasis on sports skill development. Download Program Fact Sheet

Special Olympics New Jersey currently serves more than 24,000 athletes throughout the state. All programs are free to registered athletes including insurance, facilities, equipment, uniforms, housing & meals for events, awards, sports, education and more. In addition to programs offered on the local, county,
sectional and state levels, Special Olympics New Jersey offers free
programs and activities at the Special Olympics
New Jersey Sports Complex in Lawrenceville, including Camp
Shriver, fitness training, Athlete University, coach and volunteer
training sessions, family programs and so much more.

Through sports training and competition, people with intellectual disabilities are benefited physically, mentally, socially and spiritually; families are strengthened, and the community at large, both through participation and observation, is united in understanding individuals with intellectual disabilities in an environment of equality, respect and acceptance.

Polar Bear Plunge Seaside

sá. feb. 24, 201809:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Each year, the Plunge at Seaside challenges thousands of brave jumpers from around the state. It's a great way for everyone - individuals, teams, organizations and businesses - to get involved in supporting Special Olympics New Jersey. This year we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Seaside Plunge so come out and help us make this the biggest year yet in supporting the 25,000 athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey.

2018 NY Football Giants Snow Bowl

vi. mar. 9 - do. mar. 11, 2018

The NY Football Giants Snow Bowl isn't just any flag football tournament. This 6-on-6 tournament gives teams the chance to play on a professional football field and compete for the title of division champion, all while raising funds more than 25,000 Special Olympics New Jersey athletes.

Softball League

Join us as our athletes compete and show their skill in softball. Come and cheer on our athletes and witness the power of sports.

Venue(s)

Mercer County ParkPaxson AvenueWest Windsor, NJUSA

Areas Served

Atlantic County, Bergen County, Burlington County, Camden County, Cape May County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Gloucester County, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Ocean County, Passaic County, Salem County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Union County, Warren County